Since 1997, the Greater Bucky Open has worked to bring comfort, support and welcome distraction to patients and families at the University of Wisconsin Health's American Family Children's Hospital along with showing appreciation for Bucky Badger student mascots. The GBO's main annual event surrounds a festive golf outing with Wisconsin notables on the Friday before a home Badger football game. The GBO is comprised of 100 percent volunteers and 100 percent of donations go towards the recipients.